Islets in the (blood)stream
Collagen-shrouded blobs of pancreatic cells could treat diabetes.
The image above shows a tiny blob or islet of pancreatic cells packaged in a collagen solution. When injected into mi...
pancreas
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Pancreatic plumbing
Blood supply is all-important for the survival of transplanted tissue.
We’re one step closer to growing organs from our own cells after researchers from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital ...
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Artificial pancreas may improve treatment
Review finds AI systems are better than injections.
An artificial pancreas delivers better outcomes or people with type 1 diabetes than manual injections, according to a...
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Kill gut bacteria to battle pancreatic cancer
Massive bloom in gut microbiome hampers anti-tumour immune reactions.
Using antibiotics to remove bacteria populations might significantly improve treatment outcomes for people with a typ...